PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS SVD User manual

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Subset Method for the Installation of
Multiple Spiral Vibration Dampers(SVD)
and FIBERLIGN
®
Dielectric Dampers
Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product. Be sure to select the
proper PREFORMED™ product before installation.
NOVEMBER 2016
Subset the two Spiral Vibration
Dampers or Dielectric Dampers
by winding the two together (see
inset picture above). Position
the dampers on the conductor
or ADSS cable with the gripping
section toward the support point.
Wrap the damping section of the
damper around the conductor
one full wrap.
STEP #1
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Spiral Vibration Damper or Dielectric Damper as received at job site.
Continue applying the dampers
onto the conductor until the gripping
section is reached. They should be
positioned at least one hand's width
away from Armor Rods, structural
reinforcing rods of a FIBERLIGN
Dielectric Dead-end or other
support hardware.
STEP #3
CAUTION: For installation of Dielectric Dampers where
the ADSS cable is in an EHV field, the Dielectric Dampers
must be positioned 15 feet away from suspensions and
dead-ends to eliminate electrical tracking of the damper
and/or cable.
Grasp each of the legs and separate
them as shown below.
STEP #4
Gripping
Section
Free Fitting Damping Section
Damping Section
Gripping Section
Slide the dampers away from the
support point while spiraling or twisting
the dampers onto the conductor.
STEP #2
Last point
of hardware
Begin wrapping one
hand's width away.

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Snap the ends of the dampers into
place by applying light thumb pressure.
STEP #6
Completed subset application of the
Spiral Vibration Damper or Dielectric
Damper shown below.
STEP #7
Wrap one of the dampers onto the
conductor or cable. Next, wrap on the
other damper in the same manner.
STEP #5
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
This application procedure is not intended to supersede any company construction or safety
standards. This procedure is offered only to illustrate safe application for the individual.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
This product may be removed and reinstalled during the initial installation if it is in good condition.
After extended service life, it is recommended the product not be reused once removed from service.
Do not modify this product under any circumstances.
This product is intended for use by trained technicians only. This product should not be used by
anyone who is not familiar with, and not trained to use it.
When working in the area of energized lines, extra care should be taken to prevent accidental
electrical contact.
For proper performance and personal safety, be sure to select the proper size PREFORMED
product before application.
PREFORMED products are precision devices. To insure proper performance, they should be stored in
cartons under cover and handled carefully.
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Procedure (SP2130) Spiral Vibration
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